]]>Karlsruhe 13/11/2018 – The latest patch 76 coming today will introduce numerous new features for Gameforge’s MMORPG TERA. The update introduces the long-awaited talent system, the Brawler class for Elin characters, as well as a brand-new dungeon Bahaar’s Sanctum, where players must confront the fire god personally.

Talent System starting Level 65: Advanced players have new possibilities for fine-tuning their characters to suit their playstyles. Players earn talent points which can be spent on special buffs and bonuses, offering such advantages as reduced cooldowns for skills and increased attack power. The talent experience bar is linked to a player’s account, meaning that all of a player’s characters on the server can take advantage of it.

New Dungeon: Players can expect a fiery welcome in Bahaar’s Sanctum – and one of the longest boss battles in TERA’s history. In an atmospheric lava region, the fire god Bahaar will extinguish any adventurer daring to approach him. Fortunately players will not stand alone, but can confront the god in a group with up to four allies.

Elin Brawlers: At last, the Brawler class becomes available for the delightfully dangerous warriors from Pora Elinu. Elin Brawlers chain together swift series of powerful punches and kicks in combat, equipped with powerfists and metal armor.

]]>Rising from the shadows: New TERA update introduces additional skillshttps://corporate.gameforge.com/press-release/rising-shadows-new-tera-update-introduces-additional-skills/?lang=en
Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:54:30 +0000http://corporate.gameforge.com/?post_type=pressrelease&p=2754667&lang=enKarlsruhe 09/10/2018 – The next big update to fantasy MMO TERA comes October 9th: Patch 75 under the name “Rising from the shadows” brings the ... more

]]>Karlsruhe 09/10/2018 – The next big update to fantasy MMO TERA comes October 9th: Patch 75 under the name “Rising from the shadows” brings the Apex skills to the final six classes. It includes two new dungeons and a user interface that has been adjusted and refreshed.

The update lets Sorcerers, Valkyries, Archers, Reapers, Gunners and Ninjas unlock their Apex skills. Those who reach character level 65 can initiate the corresponding quest series and then head into battle with some impressive new skills.

The new game interface is much clearer and tidier after a full and extensive rework, giving it a modern feel. Alongside the newly created health and mana point display, this includes improved skill bars, and sleeker menu and reworked enemy displays.

In two new dungeons players can live the stories of Elleon’s brother Leander and face powerful foes. The Dark Reach Citadel and Grotto of Lost Souls are available in both the normal and difficult versions.

Detailed information on all the improvements can be found in the patch notes.

]]>OGame: Special Server and Birthday Eventshttps://corporate.gameforge.com/press-release/ogame-special-server-birthday-events/?lang=en
Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:26:39 +0000http://corporate.gameforge.com/?post_type=pressrelease&p=2738147&lang=enKarlsruhe, 05/10/2018 – On October 3rd, in 2002, the browser game OGame was launched! It went on to become a massive hit which even today, ... more

]]>Karlsruhe, 05/10/2018 – On October 3rd, in 2002, the browser game OGame was launched! It went on to become a massive hit which even today, 16 years later, still entertains hundreds of thousands of players. Developed by Gameforge’s CEO Alexander Rösner himself it started the success story of Karlsruhe-based Gameforge AG. This is now being celebrated with a special server and a variety of birthday events.

From 5th to 19th October, all OGame players will be able to fight for supremacy on the event server and in doing so, stand a chance to win various material prizes such as gaming keyboards, headsets and also in-game coupons worth up to 150 euros. The temporary event universe also offers the chance to try out new tactics in the battle for resources. The fun continues in OGame till the 21st October with further events offering players the chance to discover Dark Matter in debris fields or to collect special objects in their expeditions.

]]>Karlsruhe, 24/9/2018 | Gameforge and South Korean developer Lion Games’ extraordinary free-to-play anime action-MMO SoulWorkertoday delivers the smackdown with the release of a new content update, which includes the game’s toughest task so far: the Primal Raid.

Players must embrace their inner anime-teenage heroes and gather their friends to face a new tier of challenges in the ongoing quest to rid the world of evil.

Available now through a free game update on Steam and the Gameforge portal, SoulWorker’s newly-added Primal Raid is fresh end-game content for hardcore SoulWorker players looking for fame and glory. Those who embark on the Primal Raid will face a powerful leviathan only known to a few survivors as The Primal. Even max-level players will need the support of allies: the Primal Raid demands a four-person party minimum, with room for up to eight, and it can only be accessed once all initial raid quests and the Golden Citadel have been bested. Powerful gear and rewards await those who defeat The Primal.

Today also marks the start of two new in-game events for SoulWorker players of all skill-levels. For the hardest of hardcore, the ‘Fight the Primal!’ event rewards players for completing the Primal Raid three, five, and ten times. Warriors-in-training can also hone their skills and unlock rewards by entering the ‘Visit the Rookie Raids!’ event, which requires completing each or all four Rookie raids up to fifteen times during the event to unlock subsequent rewards like boosters and housing items.

Players can now also spend their hard-earned Grutin Gold on new Grutin Capsules with various unlockable prizes — the Clingy Otter backpack accessory, Fluffy Grutin Gloves, and Fluffy Grutin Shoes.

]]>Amazing Resonance with 350,000 Visitors at the Schlosslichtspiele!https://corporate.gameforge.com/press-release/gameforge-says-thank-amazing-resonance-350000-visitors-schlosslichtspiele-2018/?lang=en
Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:10:59 +0000http://corporate.gameforge.com/?post_type=pressrelease&p=2689328&lang=enThe Schlosslichtspiele 2018 came to a close on 9th September, but that’s no cause for sorrow. We’re thrilled and proud to have played a creative ... more

]]>The Schlosslichtspiele 2018 came to a close on 9th September, but that’s no cause for sorrow. We’re thrilled and proud to have played a creative role in the show’s success as the main sponsor this year! Our project team designed our contribution, tinkering and toying and gradually distilling the essence of Gameforge into a single colourful one-minute show. That essence reflects our games, of course, but also the skills and dedication of our workforce.

Get yourself in the game!

Our recruitment event was a similar roaring success. Tons of curious visitors came to visit us in the red double-decker bus in front of the Karlsruhe Palace to find out more about Gameforge and our job opportunities in the gaming industry. It was the perfect atmosphere for us to talk to prospective new Gameforge players, replete with drinks, snacks and all followed by the colourful light spectacular.

]]>AION: Huge Update Gives Game Back to Fanshttps://corporate.gameforge.com/press-release/aion-huge-update-gives-game-back-fans/?lang=en
Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:18:21 +0000http://corporate.gameforge.com/?post_type=pressrelease&p=2665174&lang=enKarlsruhe, 20/9/2018 | Shortly before the ninth European anniversary of MMO fantasy role-playing game AION, publisher Gameforge is releasing one of the biggest updates of ... more

]]>Karlsruhe, 20/9/2018 | Shortly before the ninth European anniversary of MMO fantasy role-playing game AION, publisher Gameforge is releasing one of the biggest updates of recent years. The changes are so extensive that update 6.0 is easily comparable to a relaunch. The aim of ‘A New Dawn’ is to take the game back to its roots and to put AION back in the hands of its fans. Players have been able to register for a beta since 5th September and test the improvements at their leisure. Aion has been operating successfully since 2008; the European version has been operated by Gameforge since 2011.

Gameforge Implementing Community Feedback
The update is, first and foremost, a response to community feedback. It brings an expansive amount of content and substantial improvements to the level and skill systems. ‘The update offers AION fans exactly what they have wanted for so long’, said a thrilled player, who has already tested the update. ‘Less grind and more fun; faster and more efficient levelling and better PvP balance’, added another fan.

‘NCSOFT and Gameforge have taken fan wishes seriously and have invested everything in improving the game experience massively’, said Thomas Schöltzel, Product Director at Gameforge. ‘We are really proud to present the players an AION that calls back to its origins and yet at the same time, shines brighter than ever.’

Two Weeks of Testing and Feedback in the Beta Phase

Players have been able to get a taste of the new AION since the 5th September by testing the update in a game environment created especially for this purpose. During these two weeks all voluntary testers received generous support to enable them to play up to and then try out high-level content.

The European update 6.0 corresponds to the Korean version 6.2, where all bug fixes and finishing work on the huge update have already been implemented. Players in Europe will therefore be presented with ‘A New Dawn’, a complete version containing all 6.0 content and its polishing.

Update 6.0 Factsheet

Improved Features

Simplified game systems

Clearer skill tree: all character values can be seen in one place

Reworked balance brings more fun to PvP and PvE

Faster levelling and improved reward system

New Content

An exciting and completely reworked storyline lets players dive deeper into the world of Atreia.

The new PvPvE region Lakrum offers players thrilling battles for the fortresses in the north and in the nine artefact garrisons.

]]>Runes of Magic now also available on Steamhttps://corporate.gameforge.com/press-release/runes-magic-now-also-available-steam/?lang=en
Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:01:43 +0000http://corporate.gameforge.com/?post_type=pressrelease&p=2553850&lang=enKarlsruhe, 30. August 2018 | Gameforge and developers Runewaker released the award-winning role-playing title Runes of Magic worldwide on Steam yesterday. With around 10 million ... more

]]>Karlsruhe, 30. August 2018 | Gameforge and developers Runewaker released the award-winning role-playing title Runes of Magic worldwide on Steam yesterday. With around 10 million players in total, the free-to-play fantasy MMORPG is among the most successful titles in this genre, available to play in English, French, German, Spanish and Polish.

Celebrating its ninth anniversary in March, Runes of Magic continues to be enjoyed by a large and active community, which should grow considerably with the release on Steam. Gameforge hopes lots of new players will immerse themselves in the breathtaking fantasy world of Taborea, experiencing exciting adventures with one of the ten combinable character classes. It is also expected that many players will return for the launch. Gameforge has set up a slew of new servers for the European and North American regions to accommodate these players, providing fresh playing fields where they can rediscover all the challenges and excitement Runes of Magic has to offer from scratch.

Two DLC Packages for Steam Release

Two DLC packages will be available with Runes of Magic’s release on Steam. An initial starter pack eases players into the game with a selection of different potions, inventory and bank expansions, a mount and a pet. The second pack provides players with a complete costume set, an exclusive title, a mount, a pet, an additional character slot and a housing contract. Players can also collect Runes of Magic trading cards on Steam.

]]>KARLSRUHE, GERMANY, AUGUST 07, 2018 Gameforge — the leading western publisher of popular Asian free-to-play multiplayer online games like SoulWorker, Elsword and NosTale — today announced that it has acquired the publishing rights to Guardians of Ember, the popular Hack’n’Slash MMORPG from Taiwanese developer Runewaker — creators of Runes of Magic and Dragon’s Prophet.

Guardians of Ember is an action-oriented multiplayer online game that combines the Hack’n’Slash and MMORPG genres, creating a unique, pulse-pounding combination. Players can choose from among four races and six different character classes and optimize their skill sets with endless options.

Featuring fifty-eight different regions, over sixty randomized and challenging dungeons, and foes from all planes of existence, Guardians’ world of Olyndale is vast and filled with challenges. Those who join the crusade to reclaim the holy ember — alone or with friends — are in for an epic adventure.

Guardians of Ember will officially re-launch later this year in North America and throughout Europe through Gameforge. Currently, the game is being operated by Insel Games in the west; Information regarding how existing Guardians of Ember players will migrate their accounts and game data will be shared soon. For the latest, up-to-date news about Guardians of Ember, “Like” Guardians of Ember on Facebook and visit http://www.guardiansofember.com.

]]>Gameforge sets the stage for Karlsruhe Palace – and searches for new players!https://corporate.gameforge.com/press-release/schlosslichtspiele/?lang=en
Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:04:20 +0000http://corporate.gameforge.com/?post_type=pressrelease&p=2379574&lang=enThe motto behind Gameforge’s driving force is ‘Global Player(s)‘, as we are one of the most successful international companies in the gaming industry, with millions ... more

]]>The motto behind Gameforge’s driving force is ‘Global Player(s)‘, as we are one of the most successful international companies in the gaming industry, with millions of players all over the world. In addition, we employ people from 27 nations, who come together at our offices in Karlsruhe, putting their full commitment and enjoyment into developing online games which later lure millions of players in front of their screens.

Let the Gameforge show begin

Maybe not millions, but hundreds of thousands of people visit the Schlosslichtspiele in Karlsruhe every year. From 28 July to 9 September 2018 (excluding 4 August), picnic blankets will be spread out and cool drinks shared in the evening hours, while people admire the animated pictures from various international artists dancing on the palace façade. The Schlosslichtspiele are a firmly established event both within the region and beyond. But Gameforge is more than a ‘classic’ main sponsor here: we also have the opportunity to show what we are capable of, and will project our own film onto the palace walls.

“We” are what counts

To achieve all this, the entire project team has eagerly pitched in, coming up with ideas, editing scenes and manipulating images. Many hours of brainstorming, on-site visits and meetings, followed by the trepidation of waiting for the premiere – just like in real Gameforge-life, everyone plays their part for our mutual success.

In order to keep this ‘common fire’ burning, we are currently looking to fill numerous exciting IT positions, as well as many others in marketing, translation and other areas. Whether you’re coming straight from university, you already have professional experience in the industry or you’re from a completely different field, if you are passionate about having a good team, a modern working environment and the world of gaming, we are bound to have an exciting job offer for you.

]]>Karlsruhe, 5th April 2018 | After a successful open beta test (OBT), extraordinary anime action MMO SoulWorker is today celebrating its official release in Europe and North America. Interested players were able to intensively test SoulWorker for five weeks prior to today and provided feedback with error reports and suggestions for improvement. Publisher Gameforge and developers Lion Games report that the game passed its test phase with flying colors and met expectations. “We are really pleased to see that so many players heard our call and took part in the SoulWorker Open Beta Test. Their feedback is the very thing that made this quick launch possible,” said Noemi Feller, Product Manager at Gameforge, adding “all things considered, the reactions of the players were very positive. This confirms our belief that SoulWorker has the potential to become a real fan favorite.” After launch, Gameforge intends to firstly work on the PvP arena and then announce the introduction of more character classes. More information on this will be published in due time.

SoulWorker will be available in its full release form on 5th April. It can be downloaded via the Gameforge Client or on Steam and is available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish. There are servers available in all languages; an English language server will also be offered both for North America and Europe. Players can immerse themselves in the action-laden adventure in PvE single player or 4-player coop mode, and assume the role of one of the four characters: Haru, Lilly, Stella and Erwin. Full details on the game can be found here.